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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.55, 1,684.35 and 661.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.55, 1,684.35 and 661.02 is: 912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.55 : 1,684.35 = 661.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.55/1,684.35 = 661.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.55x = 1,684.35 × 661.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.55x = 1,113,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,389.04/1,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.20

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